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Post by Nellie Irvine on Mar 23, 2012 15:59:13 GMT 12
Sadly Snoopy passed away this morning at 9.30am after a long illness. He will be sadly missed by the speedway community. His funeral will be Tuesday 10.30 at the Pyes Pa Crematorium. Graham was one of my oldest friends I am going to miss him heaps. My thoughts go out to the family at this time.
RIP mate. Nellie.
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Post by brendanlucas on Mar 23, 2012 16:23:34 GMT 12
Very sad news. I understand he wasn't well for some time, RIP Graham Smith, father of Snoopy. Deepest sympathy from myself & my family goes out to Graham's family & friends. The Snoopy car/driver combination was arguably the most popular when I was a young bloke, certainly amongst the best. Brendan Lucas  image hosting pngThis taken late 70's |
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Post by Go Slideways on Mar 23, 2012 16:24:18 GMT 12
Rest in peace mate. Condolences to all your friends and family. Pete & Nicola  image hosting gif |
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Post by gregobro on Mar 23, 2012 16:53:47 GMT 12
Sad news indeed, thoughts are with the family.  |
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Post by porry41 on Mar 23, 2012 17:21:26 GMT 12
another legend gone to the long track .r.i.p snoop .but you no the car is in good hands and will live on . lawrie & jo potts . waikato golden oldies.
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Post by Admin on Mar 23, 2012 17:23:32 GMT 12
Sad news indeed and condolences to family.
Won't be forgotten.
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Post by gracie on Mar 23, 2012 18:37:23 GMT 12
We would like to send our condolences to the Smith Family at this sad time.
Another legend gone to the race track in heaven.
RIP Graham
Waikato Golden Oldies Classic Stockcar Club
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Post by krustee on Mar 23, 2012 19:26:08 GMT 12
Another one of my heroes gone...RIP Mr Smith.
Thanks for the memories
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Post by pallmall on Mar 23, 2012 19:34:56 GMT 12
RIP Graham, condolences to his Family and Friends, especially Nellie who I know will miss him more than most. It was a pleasure to know Graham, a really friendly person and a ferocious stockcar driver. RIP Waikato Team member,1974 at Waikaraka.  One of the first outings with the restored Snoopy, Waharoa 2008.   |
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Post by aceracer on Mar 23, 2012 20:33:38 GMT 12
It is very sad day, Graham will always be remembered as a true hard racer, who always enjoyed his time on the race track , but if help was needed in the pits he was the first to help. A true legend who will never be forgotten.
Feathers. President Waikato GoldenOldies Stock Car Club.
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Post by tp on Mar 23, 2012 21:54:26 GMT 12
Rip Snoopy,
Very sad day,another legend has left us for the race track in heaven,
My condolences go to his family and friends.his name will long live on around speedway.
Tp. Waikato Golden oldies stock car club
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Post by Topcat on Mar 24, 2012 3:17:24 GMT 12
Our sincerest condolences to Graham's Family & Friends, a true Stockcar Legend that can now Rest In Peace, what an absolutely amazing driver who in the late 60's and early 70's was the HERO of many and the reason many drivers (who became Legends in their own right) got into the sport originally....think of Forest Lake, you think of SNOOPY out there entertaining. Nellie, our thoughts are with you, we are sure it will be a great send off with many wonderful stories told of a Legend that is a HUGE part of Stockcar history.
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Post by fireball on Mar 24, 2012 6:48:26 GMT 12
Very sad news. He was and is one off the true legends of all time. My hero of forrest lake when i was young, R.i.p. Graham our thoughts are with his family. Terry Smith (fireball) and member of Waikato golden oldies 45a.
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Post by Rossco on Mar 24, 2012 7:52:48 GMT 12
I think Snoopy was one of the best performing most reliable cars of it's time and whenever we went to forest lake it was always the first car we looked for and on the track I can not remember it ever disappointing and obviously Graham and his crew were a credit to our sport . I still get a buzz out of seeing Snoopy hit the track and long may that continue . So sympathies to Grahams family from 77k and crew .
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Post by epsomboy on Mar 24, 2012 8:24:59 GMT 12
Will be sadly missed. Will always remember the good times at the CT club in Tga with Fletch. A great boss, awesome racer, good mate. Our deepest sympathies to Ian and all family at this time.
Laurie Brunt
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Post by YankeeClipper10H on Mar 24, 2012 8:45:50 GMT 12
Very sad news to hear of Graham's passing......... condolences to family and friends. One of the great stockcar heroes of the 1970s. Condolences too from the Historic Stock Car Club of New Zealand which Graham was a member of for a time. I had the pleasure of catching up with Graham shortly after the restoration of Snoopy 8H back in July 2006. The car was at his workshop and he had great pleasure in firing the car up and bringing out for a look. The smile on his face was just a picture and I'm sure they must have heard the mighty V8 roar all the way back to Forest Lake Stadium. Rest well Graham and thanks for all the memories of those Saturday night thrills and spills you provided for so many people over the years. You will always be remembered. Attachments:
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Post by BarryB on Mar 24, 2012 8:49:56 GMT 12
RIP to another legend.
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Post by stubbs5115 on Mar 24, 2012 12:50:11 GMT 12
dont know much about his past but watching the car go around with the oldies was awesome, love seeing and hearing that great car go around
R.I.P Snoopy condolences to all family and friends sad new indeed
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Post by Yaz (NZ Stockcar Crazy!!) on Mar 24, 2012 13:22:40 GMT 12
R.I.P Snoopy, condolences to the family at this sad time of sorrow. You'll be missed by the speedway community - enjoy yourself at the big track in the sky.
Warm Regards,
Lindsey & Sue, and Yaz & Daniel.
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Post by alone on Mar 24, 2012 14:23:21 GMT 12
RIP Graham,thanks for the memories,you were awsome to race with and against,my condolences to family,
hopefully snoopy will live on forever as a tribute to you.
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